Kenya National Union of Teachers Stories

Teachers propose pension law reforms to fast-track payouts for retirees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

The union has raised concerns over the extended waiting period teachers endure before receiving their pensions, sometimes lasting more than three year...

TSC receives over 314,000 job applications for only 46,000 teaching vacancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

The application period, which closed on October 8, 2024, reveals a growing concern over the number of jobless teachers despite staffing shortages in s...

KNUT calls off planned strike after "productive talks" with government
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 25, 2024

Parents and guardians are advised to ensure that their children return to school for the third term as per the school calendar.

KNUT faults Treasury for slashing TSC budget by Sh10bn, threatens to take action
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2024

The budget cut for TSC was among austerity measures taken by the Treasury after the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which sparked coun...

KNUT urges state to address Gen Z demands as protests disrupt learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2024

David Obuon, KNUT's Kisumu County Executive Secretary, said students and teachers, mostly in urban areas, have been forced to flee from schools as the...

Knut calls for passage of disability Bills for inclusive education, rights protection
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2024

The Union wants the Disability Bill 2023 and other draft laws which include but are not limited to the Learners with Disabilities Bill and the Sign La...

TSC to employ 20,000 new teachers after Sh369.9 bn budget allocation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 08, 2024

The Committee also proposed the allocation of Sh131 billion to the State Department of Higher Education and Sh130.2 billion to university education.

Teachers risk losing their jobs for hosting students in new bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 07, 2024

The Bill has also proposed that teachers should not involve students in household chores while at their homes.

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